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This Week

Vicar: Revd. Dave Thomson, The Vicarage, Ainsworth Hall Road, Ainsworth, BL2 5RY; Tel: 01204 398567; email:
Dave Thomson @vicar_dave Christ Church Ainsworth
OLMs: Revd Elaine Larkin(01204 388762) . Revd Debra Johnstone (01204 399630)
Churchwardens: Lillian Haworth 0161 761 6187 & Alison Hartley 07952 709041
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November 19th–The Second Sunday Before Advent

A very warm welcome to everyone joining in worship here today.

Large print versions of the Order of Service are available at the back of church

A loop system is provided for the benefit of hearing aid users. Please switch it to ‘T’. Please switch off mobile phones.

Parents with young children: don’t worry if your child makes a noise during the service – we don’t mind!

If it helps, there are some books, toys and ‘busy bags’ suitable for young children at the back of church.

19th November
The Second Sunday Before Advent
(The Twenty- Third Sunday After Trinity)
[R] / 8:00am / Holy Communion. Readings (p194)Philippians 3.17-end; Matthew 22.15-22 (JW)
10:30am / Family Communion. (Lord’s Prayer: Hymn No 264) Prayers DH
Communion Hymns: 67, 220
Readings:Zephaniah 1.7,12-18(AB); 1 Thessalonians 5.1-11(DB); Matthew 25.14-30
12 noon / Baptism of Charlotte Elizabeth Sparke
6:30pm / Evening Prayer: Psalms 89.19-29 (pg 459)
Readings: Philippians 3.17-end; Matthew 22.15-22(AH)
Tuesday / 1:00pm / Funeral of Peter Lowefollowed by interment in the Churchyard
Wednesday / 2:30pm / Church open for personal prayer
Saturday / 12 noon / Wedding of Antony John Lewis and Jennifer Lauren Roberts
26th November
Christ The King
(The Sunday Next Before Advent)
[W] / 8:00am / Holy Communion. Readings (p197)Jeremiah 23.5-8; John 6.5-14(AC)
10:30am / Family Communion. (Lord’s Prayer: Hymn No 264) Prayers JJ
Communion Hymns: 199, 225
Readings:Ezekiel 34.11-16,20-24(LH); Ephesians 1.15-23(GW); Matthew 25.31-46
Followed by Festive Winter Warmer in ACCH
2:00pm / Messy Church (In ‘New Room’, Church & Community Hall)
6:30pm / Evening Prayer: Psalms 93 (pg 466)
Readings: Jeremiah 23.5-8; John 6.5-14(CH)

FOR OUR PRAYERS this week we pray for:

The Church: Our Bishops (David, Mark and Mark), Archdeacon David, Area Dean Alison, our ministry team, our PCC, our Churchwardens (Lillian and Alison). That others from within our fellowship will answer God’s call to Ordained, ALM or Reader ministry. That all of us might deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ.

Mission:We pray for those who have yet to encounter the love of God in Jesus Christ, that theywill respond to his call to follow him. We pray that we will grow numerically, in faith and in discipleship, that all of us might be good witnesses to the love of Christ in our day-to-day lives,that we will have confidence to share the good news of Jesus Christand that our footprint in the community might grow. We pray for our uniformed organisations, ABC, and Sunday School and their leaders. We pray that ‘Coffee & Conversation’ will continue to be successful and Messy Church will grow. We ask for discernment as we revisit our Mission Action Plan.

Our finances:For a future when we will not have a growing deficit but, rather, will have sufficient to cover the cost of ministry within this parish, can afford to properly finance mission, and support the cost of mission within the Diocese generally through the Parish Share. That we can afford to pay for future building work.

Our families, friends and local community:Those facing financial or other difficulties. Those who are lonely or homeless. Those struggling with addiction. Those who care for the frail and sick. Residents ofWood Terrace.

Our nation & the world: The Queen, the Government, our councillors and our MP (Ivan Lewis). Those affected by war, conflict and terrorism. Christians and others persecuted for their faith. Asia Bibi, the Pakistani Christian sentenced to death in 2010 for blasphemy

Those in need: Those being cared for in local hospitals, hospices and nursing homes. The sick, especially for Stella Burkey, Pippa Dodd, Simon Lilywhite and Louise Singleton.

The bereaved: All who have lost a loved one, especially the family and friends of Peter Lowe and Martin Rule. Trusting in God, may they find healing, peace, strength and courage to face the future.

“The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective.” (James 5:16)

Christ Church Ainsworth

‘Celebrating, encouraging, proclaiming and supporting faith, hope and love
in Jesus Christ our Lord...’

NOTICES – 19th November 2017

"Christmas Winter Warmer": next Sunday(26th) following the 10:30am service, consisting of a bowl of home-made vegetable soup, served with Roast Turkey on a bread roll (cranberry sauce and stuffing available); followed by dessert; and tea, coffee or juice – all for £7. Tickets are available at the back of church.

Posada: As we approach Advent, we prepare our “Posada”- which in this country uses nativity figures of Mary and Joseph who travel from home to home. Each host can create their own celebration in their home and reminds us all of the real message of Christmas, making room for Jesus in our lives. Will you host Mary and Joseph for a night? Sign-up sheets and further details are at the back of Church. Please return forms today if possible.

Advent Bible Study: Delve into God’s word with Revd Dave on Wednesdays during Advent. 7.30pm 6th, 13th, and 20th December at the Vicarage. Phone or email to register your interest.

Bible Study Notes:on Bible Sunday Revd Dave encouraged us toinvest a few minutes each day reading our Bibles.To help you gain a better understanding ofScripture, we can supply a variety of study notes produced by the Bible Reading Fellowship.These come in several formats, allowing either a brief evaluation or study in greater depth and are available as books or PDF files for download. Samples are available at the back of church, on the font. For further information, contact Jane Lord on 0161 764 1551.

Sweets for Christingle. Donations of sweets would be greatly appreciated – they need to be soft as they have to go onto cocktail sticks – so not dolly mixtures (too hard) nor Jelly Babies (inappropriate to spear!!) Can you please give any donations to the vicar by the Friday before the Christingle (the 1st Dec) Thanks

Many thanks to all who have placed a greeting in the Parish Christmas Card - the total amount raised for Church funds was £200.

Do you run a business or know anyone who does? If so, please consider using our magazine to advertise as we currently have some vacancies for 2018. For more details please ring 01204 527244.

Mothers’ Unionwill welcome speakers from the Booth Centre in Manchester at their meeting on Tuesday 21st.This is an organisation that helps homeless people rebuild their lives. All are welcomeat10amin the Church Hall.

Christmas Wreaths: The wreaths cost £8.25. To place your order, please see Roy or a member of the Churchyard team. If you wish the wreath to be put on a particular grave in the Churchyard, please let the team know at the time of ordering, otherwise they will be available for collection from 10am to 12noon on Wednesday 13th December or on the following Sunday morning (17th).

Church Magazine Deadline: As the fourth Sunday is Christmas Eve, all articles need to be with the editor by the first Sunday in December (3rdrather than the 10th), so that the magazine will be ready to collection in Church by the 17thDecember

Christ Church School:The school are raffling offa signed City shirt to raise money for new sports kits! Tickets are £5 each and can be purchased from the school. The winning ticket will be drawn during the school Christmas fair.

Methodist Christmas Tree Festival this Friday to Sunday (24th-26th) – details on the outside notice board

Reverse Advent Calendar:An interesting idea from Canada. Take two empty cardboard wine boxes, then each day put a can or something in a slot for Porch Boxes. When full, place the tins etc in the box at the back of Church. Much better for you than all that chocolate

Prayer Rota: we are seeking more volunteers to lead our prayers at our 10.30am services. Please speak with Revd Dave in confidence if you feel God is calling you to this important role. NB you do not need to write prayers from scratch. There is a variety of resources available on the Church of England website (and elsewhere) for you to utilise (Rev’d Dave will help you to find these if needed).

2018 Diaries are near the old font in the porch. Please help yourself (Ideal stocking fillers for Christmas).

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Collects
Common Worship
Heavenly Lord,
you long for the world's salvation:
stir us from apathy,
restrain us from excess
and revive in us new hope
that all creation will one day be healed
in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. / Book of Common Prayer
OGOD, our refuge and strength, who art the author of all godliness: Be ready, we beseech thee, to hear the devout prayers of thy Church; and grant that those things which we ask faithfully we may obtain effectually; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

If you pay tax, please Gift Aid your offering(s). Thisenables us to claim back the tax paid on offerings and in 2016 this boosted our funds by £ 9580. Envelopes for occasional givers are in the pews and forms for regular givers are in the porch. The only details that need to be given, are your full name, address and post code and an acknowledgement that you pay tax to the value of the amount to be claimed. Bank Standing Order forms are also available in the Church porch. Completed forms can be put on the collection plate with your offering.